SSFPD Media Release: Robbery-Strong Arm & Brandishing a Weapon

On Tuesday, **11/22/2016, at around 8:30 P.M. a 27-year-old female victim was about to get into her parked vehicle on the 300 block of Walnut Avenue, South San Francisco. A male suspect approached her, brandished a silver kitchen knife, and demanded money. The victim handed her wallet to the suspect and he removed an undisclosed amount of cash from her wallet. The suspect then assaulted the victim and fled the scene on foot toward the 400 block of Grand Avenue. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the assault.

The suspect was described as a light skinned, clean shaven, Hispanic male adult in his 30’s. He was approximately 5’10” to 6’00” tall and approximately 145 lbs. to 165 lbs. He was wearing a pair of dark sunglasses, dark blue hoodie (hood pulled over the head), gray sweatpants and a pair of white Converse style shoes.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to contact the South San Francisco Police Department at 650-877-8900, the anonymous TIP line at 650-952-2244, or via e-mail at tips@ssf.net.